The two organisations announced the completion and successful registration of 2019/2020 CBA. The CBA outlines terms and conditions of employment in the hotel industry.
Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC) and
Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) has signed CA to protect their members in the hospitality industry.
Employees in the hospitality industry will now enjoy 18.5 percent salary increment over a period of two years.
The two organizations announced the completion and successful registration of 2019/2020 CBA. The CBA outlines the terms and conditions of employment in the hotel industry.
“Today we are celebrating a significant milestone in the hotel industry as we sign the CBA with KUDHEIHA. This journey started in the 60s as we negotiated while maintaining cordial relationships resulting to limited industrial unrest and providing conducive investing and working environment in the industry” said KAHC Chairman, Mr. Chris Musau as he urged workers and management to adhere and comply with the new terms and conditions in the CBA.
The CBA includes a 10 percent increase on general wages for 2019 and a further 8.5 percent in 2020 making it a total of 18.5 percent over two years. At the same time, the pact offers house allowance at 10 percent for 2019 and 8.5 percent for 2020.
Similarly, 7 percent service charge is to be earned by all unionisable employees on sales and 5.5 percent on beverages. This is a formal tip that is shared equally across the board and improves the employee’s income and performance.
Other benefits include medical scheme, gratuity, leave allowance, travel allowance and welfare matters, for instance, when an employee loses a loved one.
An alternative dispute mechanism is enshrined in the CBA, which is the Joint Industrial Council and the Coast Dispute Committee. These two bodies are tasked with the responsibility of investigating disputes and training both employers and employees on industrial relations.
Also speaking at the signing ceremony, KUDHEIHA Secretary General, Mr. Albert Njeru expressed his appreciation to all industry stakeholders who worked hard to ensure the CBA is brought to completion. He urged members to continue their good work to enable the hotel industry to thrive.